Patient Care Tech - In Center

Primary duties / activities

Entering prescribed treatment into dialysis machine, setting up dialysis machines, dismantling dialysis machine after treatment is completed, performing chemical disinfection of dialysis machines and recording. Observing dialysis machines and RO water system for correct functioning, responding to visual and audible alarms and making appropriate adjustments throughout the dialysis treatment to ensure patient safety. Monitoring vital signs during treatment and taking patient vitals pro and post dialysis; blood pressure, temperature, weight and documenting it on the Hemodialysis Treatment Record Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to RN immediately Perform cannulation of patient’s vascular access or performing catheter care, as allowed by state law.

Obtain homeostasis and apply appropriate dressings. Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and protocols, participates in all required staff meetings. Collects patient data, monitor and document status of vascular accesses, and patient observations.

Reviews lab work, collecting or obtaining blood samples and blood culture specimens and prepares package for shipping. Immediately reports abnormal findings or change in status to assigned RN for further evaluation. Communicates all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications, and related situations to the attention of the RN for further instruction.

Maintains compliance with safety and infection preventative measures, ensuring patient safety. Reinforces education with patients and family members on all aspects of End Stage Renal Disease. Assists in the management of inventory supplies.

Other duties, as assigned.

Customer service

Responsible for supporting the values and customer service standards of HDS/DCC. Accountable for outstanding customer service to all staff, clients and vendors Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. Initiates action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.

Education/

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Current CCHT, Bonent or state-required certification
• Current CPR certification

Experience

Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must Good presentation & communication skills Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines

Other

Qualifications

1 or more years’ experience as a certified Patient Care Technician preferred Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility